In October 2003, an Information and Broadcasting Policy was issued by the Government and additionally, a number of laws were amended and new pieces of legislation were enacted to create an enabling environment for the enjoyment of these rights. Some of these legislations are Newspapers Act CAP. 229 R.E. 2002 and the Broadcasting Services Act CAP. 306 R.E. 2002. The Broadcasting Services Act of 1993 establishes the Tanzania Broadcasting Commission which is responsible for the issuing of broadcasting licences and the control of radio and TV programs in the country to meet the required standards that do not corrupt public morals. As a result of these developments, there have been a number of privately owned newspapers, television and radio stations, media institutions profession training. There are no longer monopolised by the Government and the ruling party. Over 42 privately owned newspapers covering a range of subjects are circulated for the consumption of the public. Some of the common newspapers include the Guardian, Business Times, the East African, Family Mirror, Majira, Nipashe, Mtanzania, Mwananchi, An N uur, Msema - - ·- Kweli, Rai, Kiongozi, Nyakati, Tanzania Daima, The African, Citizen, Financial Times, Procurement News, Alasiri, Dar Leo and many others, a good number of privately owned television stations are in operation. These are Independent Television (ITV), Dar es Salaam Television (DTV), Coastal Television Network (CTN), Star Television, Agape Television (ATN), East African Television (EA), TV Burudani, Abood Television, SUA Television and Chailllel Ten. There are also privately owned radio stations such as stations Clouds FM, Radio One, Radio Free Africa, Radio Tumaini, Radio Kuizera, WAPO Radio , Radio Uhuru, Radio Quoran and Sauti ya Injili Radio Upendo FM, Radio Praise Power. 18

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